Synonyms of awhile
6 similar words
Another word for awhile is meanwhile. Other synonyms of awhile are for a minute, for the moment, meanwhilst, the while and momentarily.
Synonyms and similar words for awhile
adverbFor some time; for a short time.
adverbIn the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.
- for the momentAt this time.
- meanwhile
- meanwhilstMeanwhile.
- the whileAt the same time; during that period; meanwhile.
adverbMore synonyms
Meaning of awhile
- adverb For some time; for a short time.
- adverb In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.
awhile in other languages
Questions about synonyms of awhile
- What is another word for awhile?
- Awhile has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as meanwhile, for a minute, for the moment, meanwhilst, the while and momentarily.
- What does awhile mean?
- Awhile means for some time; for a short time.
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